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Downtown · Hotel bar

Goldfinch Tavern

Goldfinch just finished a full redesign in 2026, so it's a good pick if you want a proper hotel bar without stuffiness. Good for a pre-dinner drink near the Market.

Before dinnerPeople-watchingGroups
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Style
Hotel bar
Known for
Oyster happy hour · Seasonal Pacific Northwest small plates · Wine gallery
Prices
$$$$ · cocktails $21+
Getting in
Book ahead
Food
Full menu
Hours
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; bar service runs into the evening
Address
99 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101

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Checked: Four Seasons press release dated 2026 confirms a just-finished renovation, and OpenTable reviews are dated June 2026. Checked Oct 2026.

Photo: an illustration of the mood, not this bar.

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